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Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Dennis C. Moss and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, will hold an immigration information session at the Phichol Williams Community Center, 951 S.W. 4th Street in Homestead. Joined by the Mexican-American Council and Radio RCH, the U.S. Citizenships and Immigration Services, USCIS, will share information to help constituents work through the naturalization process, obtain legal permanent status and other immigration concerns. For more information, contact Unita Gustave at 305-245-4420. |
Click here for details in English.
Click here for details in Spanish.
Click here for details in Creole.
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Homestead City leaders
came together to show their support and help local organizations in
their efforts to get underprivileged students ready for the new school
year.
On Friday, August 6, 2010, City of Homestead Councilman and Education
Chair Elvis Maldonado joined forces with the Start Off Smart and Weed
and Seed organizations to get students ready for the new school year.
Families lined up at the Phichol Williams Center to receive colorful
backpacks filled with essential school supplies. Backpacks were divided
into two categories for elementary and high school students. The
Homestead Education Committee donated backpacks and school supplies such
as paper, folders, pens, pencils. Over 200 backpacks were donated by
the Children’s Trust and with the help of grant money and donations an
additional 700 backpacks were purchased. In total, over 900 book bags
were given to students.
Councilman Maldonado stated, “It’s great to see these students will be
able to start off the year with the tools they need and not have to
worry about getting these basic school supplies. The Weed and Seed and
SOS employees and volunteers continue to do a wonderful job in helping
adults and children get the needed services and help them find
opportunities to be successful. There is nothing better than seeing a
child excited and ready to start school again.â€
In addition to Friday’s event, on Saturday, August 7, 2010, another book
bag give away was organized for migrant children. The Kids 4 Kids
Program, a non-profit organization, collaborated with Miami-Dade County
Public Schools (MDCPS) Title I Migrant Education Program for its annual
backpack distribution at the South Dade and Redland Housing Centers.
Mayor Steven Bateman and Vice-Mayor Judy Waldman donated essential
school supplies to be included in the backpacks. Vice-Mayor Waldman and
Councilman Maldonado attended the event. Over 400 children received
backpacks, school supplies, and stuffed animals.
At the end of the two backpack giveaways, Cipriano Garza, Executive
Director of the Title I Migrant Education Program, thanked Mayor and
Council and volunteers that came to help and were committed to making
this a successful event. One of the migrant parents emotionally thanked
the organizers and volunteers for such a wonderful experience.
Vice-Mayor Judy Waldman stated, “The services that are being provided by
Kids 4 Kids and the Migrant Education Program will leave a lasting
imprint on these children and their families. It was beautiful to see
the community come out and help those in need. I believe if you give
back to those around you, you receive so much more.†|
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On Saturday, August 7, several, major organizations , including the Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida, Ford Motor Company Fund, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Migrant Education Program, and the Mexican American Council came together to sponsor the 2nd annual "Fiesta de Quinceañera" a coming of age celebration for migrant teenage girls.
The Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida, provided Karina Rodriguez, Ana Zenteno, Estefania Loredo, Maria Marceleno, Roxana Cervantes and Gabriela Ponce, Uniquely ME!, a multi-faceted self-esteem building program. For four weeks, the six young ladies learned about character building, community service, goal setting, etiquette, hygiene, health and nutrition, and the Quinceañera traditions. The reception also represented the girls' graduation from this program.
This entire event could not have taken place if it wasn't for the time and effort of the many volunteers and organizations who donated time and money to make this a special and memorable day for the girls and their families. The Quinceañeras wore traditional Quince dresses donated from Pink Champagne and Roses and their fathers wore Guayabera shirts donated by The Guayabera Lady in Coral Gables. Their mothers were also given free dresses from Vice-Mayor Judy Waldman's charity organization, Judy's Closet. These are dresses that are new and gently used and donated from the community. The young ladies also received a VIP treatment at Beauty Schools of America, which included hair, make-up, manicure and pedicure services. Other sponsors included BJ's Wholesale Club and Demi by Desi. Decorations, music, photography, choreography, and cake were also donated by volunteers.
Vice Mayor Waldman stated, "It was amazing to see so many organizations and volunteers come together to participate in such a wonderful event. These young ladies and their families were able to experience such a beautiful tradition and everyone could feel their excitement and happiness. It was an honor to be part of such an important day and I was extremely touched by the entire ceremony and reception."
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